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The UMBC Professional Programs blog connects world changers, go-getters, and lifelong learners together through stories from our community.

The Hidden Job Market: How to Find Unadvertised Jobs

Learn how to tap into the hidden job market, uncover unadvertised jobs, and use networking to find opportunities before they’re posted.

Learn expert tips for optimizing your LinkedIn profile, building your personal brand, and boosting your online presence.

Build your professional identity online with LinkedIn tips, portfolio advice, networking strategies, and online presence best practices.

Starting an AI startup can feel like a distant dream—but for two UMBC data science graduates, that dream became reality.

The art conversation happens when two or more people share space and all feel valued and heard.

UMBC chats with a Google engineer about systems engineering, AI, and career insights for tech-focused students.

Master grad school with effective goal-setting strategies! Learn SMART goals, organization, accountability & celebrating success.

Explore a career in workplace psychology through Aakanksha’s inspiring journey from India to UMBC and into impactful leadership.

A well-crafted elevator pitch is a gateway to creating a lasting impression on others.

Discover why advanced software engineers are essential in an AI world—insights from UMBC’s Software Engineering program.